National Educational Technology Standards (NETS•T) and Performance Indicators for Teachers

| 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility | My artifacts demonstrating this standard (What?) | My Reflection on meeting this standard (So What?) | My Future Learning Goals related to this standard (Now What?)

4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility

Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:

.....a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright,
intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources
.....b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
.....c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
.....d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools

My artifacts demonstrating this standard (What?)

.....(many of these do not address 4.d. only because online collaboration is not yet supported in our district)

Bibliographic Citations (Standards 4.a.b.c. only)
Creative Commons Licensing (Standards 4.a.b.c. only)
Critical Thinking Skills (Standards 4.a. only)
Digital Citizenship (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
Digital Citizenship Program (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
Idea and Tool Exploration (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
Innovative Project (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
Computer Use Policies (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
Digital Resources (Standards 4.a.b.c. only)
ePals Global Community (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
First Peoples' Project (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
Global Monster Project (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
Graphic Organizers (Standards 4.a.b. only)
Learning Communities (Standards 4.a.b.c. only)
Mythology Blog Activity (Standards 4.b.c. only)
"Pay Attention" Video (Standards 4. d. only)
Project-Based Learning (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
Search Strategies (Standards 4.a.b.c. only)
Social Bookmarking (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
Teacher WikiSpaces (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)
Website Evaluation (Standards 4.a.b.c.d.)

My Reflection on meeting this standard (So What?)

.....This standard is becoming increasingly more important. Kids are being handed technology without proper instruction on proper use or guidance in the responsibiities involved in using those technologies. These artifacts all provide ways to help kids become more responsible digital users. As educators we have the responsibility to "practice what we preach". Kids won't value what we have to offer them if we don't value it enough ourselves to do it. If is important to learn about copyright and fair use, appropriate attribution, and evaluating websites for validity as a viable source for information. This standard is an important component to successful collaboration with partners online as we display proper online etiquette.

My Future Learning Goals related to this standard (Now What?)

.....The main thing to make sure of with this standard is making sure we again "practice what we preach". We need to get in the habit of following the guidelines for "netiquette" so that we do not inadvertently cause problems in keeping open, productive communication during collaboration. We also need to make it second nature to check copyrights on materials we use. Because our district is in the early stages of developing technology curricula, we do not yet have a digital citizenship policy. I have begun creating one which will be publicized and instructed building-wide. Components include: digital communication, digital etiquette, digital law, digital rights and responsibilities, and digital health and wellness.